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Out with the Old, In with the New – Pool, that is!

March 7, 2011 in Around Town,Maine,Uncategorized | No Comments

2010 proved to be a momentous year in the life of the Boothbay Region YMCA. On Dec. 31, 2010, our community celebrated as the $1M Bosarge Family fundraising challenge was met and an official pool closing celebration was held to honor the pool that has served our community so well, for so many years. As we soared into 2011 our tired and worn out pool structure was demolished to make way for a state of the art facility…one which will serve our community members for generations to come.

Construction
Right now, the site work is done. The pilings are driven. The foundation is being set and concrete is being poured. On the inside, finishing touches are being put on the Howard Gordon Lounge to open later this month! The project is keeping on schedule, with a projected opening of Fall 2011.

We’ll keep you updated with news and photos as the project progresses. In the meantime, check out our own Boothbay Region Community Television Channel 7′s Blog…YMCA Pool – The First Pour.

Fall Foliage Splendor!

October 19, 2010 in Around Town,Fall Foliage,Maine,Seasonal | No Comments

The sound of leaves crunching under your feet, the cool salt breeze, beautiful colors…scarecrows, pumpkins, fall flavors, scents and sights abound. A few of our favorite drives, of course there are many more, are a scenic tour out to Ocean Point on Route 96, or follow Route 27 out to Southport Island and soak up the brilliant fall color.

Courtesy of Flickr Shrike1964 Photostream

Restaurant Week September 18-24

August 20, 2010 in Around Town,Events,Food and Drink,Maine | No Comments

The deadline to participate in the 2010 Restaurant Week in the Boothbay Harbor Region is coming up! Make sure to register with the Chamber by August 27. This week-long food celebration will be held Saturday, September 18 through Friday, September 24. Patrons are able to enjoy their favorite restaurants and try new ones offering prix-fixe meals.

Restaurant Week is an initiative of the Chamber’s PYP Program – Promote Your Peninsula! – and last year’s inaugural event was a big success. PYP’s goal with this event is to draw business from surrounding areas as far south as Portland to as far north as Camden. The more participants there are, the more exposure for your business, and that brings more people to visit the area. Restaurant Week advertising brings great marketing exposure to the area and to your business. We have a great roster of wonderful restaurants and businesses – by working together, we can make this another successful event. If you have any questions about the campaign, please contact Heather O’Brien via email at hthrobr72@gmail.com or call 350-4011.

Photo by Jena Sohn.

Wiscasset

August 9, 2010 in Maine,Vacation | No Comments

Otherwise known as “the prettiest little town in Maine,” Wiscasset is a popular tourist destination located on Rt. 1 only minutes from Boothbay Harbor, Boothbay, and East Boothbay.

The morning light dances around pillars of a bridge that connects the coastal towns of Edgecomb and Wiscasset, Maine.

Bottom image The Baltimore Sun.

Miles of Coastline Plenty of Reasons to Take a Trip

August 6, 2010 in Around Town,Food and Drink,Maine,Vacation | 1 Comment

The Boothbay Harbor Region is an ideal destination for singles, couples, families, new parents, and grandparents. Among the recreational activities available to residents and visitors are boating, golfing, fishing, kayaking, hiking, shopping, antiquing, eating (of course!), checking out lighthouses, and art gallery hopping. Whether planning a weekend getaway or checking out for a week we have plenty of things for you to choose from here.

Our Top Reasons to Visit the Region:

Being on the water (Boating, Cruising, and Sailing)

Scenic Rides (on water and land, some offer views of lighthouses)

A quiet place to rest your head

SHOP Boothbay Harbor

July 27, 2010 in Activities,Around Town,Maine,Seasonal | No Comments

A great way to enjoy the Boothbay Harbor Region is to peak inside some of the wonderful shops. In a town with so many options, a visitor can definitely find some gems. From one end to the other visitors can find painters, antique dealers, jewelers, shops that sell Christmas ornaments and handmade items by Maine craftsmen.

Maine Coastal Lighthouse photo from Christmas Magic.

Hello Summer

June 24, 2010 in Maine,Seasonal,Vacation | No Comments

Time for shorts, toes in sand, lobster bibs, lobster rolls, boating, hammocks, ice cream, sunscreen, fishing gear, a mystery or romance paperback, picnics, camping, and all the other wonders that become part of our lives June – September in Midcoast Maine.

It is time to be outdoors from sunrise to sunset, and quite possibly long after that. After all one of the magical qualities of the Boothbay Harbor Region is the night sky. Whether on a windjammer, the deck off your room, or from a trail the lack of light pollution will enable you to see the sky as clearly as when you were on a school field trip to the local planetarium.

Starry sky by m0nkiii.

Photo by monkiii.

48th Annual Windjammer Days

June 10, 2010 in Activities,Around Town,Events,Food and Drink,Maine,Seasonal | 1 Comment

Tuesday, June 22 and Wednesday, June 23 several of Maine’s windjammers will take part in the 48th Annual Windjammer Days Boothbay Harbor, Maine. The schedule of events is on the chamber website along with a list of the participating schooners.

Crowds will anchor themselves to local docks, day sailors, and private yachts to watch Boothbay Harbor’s nautical guests arrive under full sail on Wednesday between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Guests may enjoy waterfront concessions, pancake breakfasts, child friendly events, a craft show, tours on board the Spirit of Massachusetts and of the United States Coast Guard Station Boothbay Harbor.

Raft Up

Photo Jean Pothier.

Monhegan

June 9, 2010 in Activities,Maine,Seasonal,Vacation | No Comments

Several miles off the coast of Midcoast Maine between Portland and Acadia National Park in the Gulf of Maine sits Monhegan Island.

Balmy Day Cruises has a morning boat out of Boothbay Harbor, arriving Monhegan Island at 11:00 a.m. and returning at 2:45 p.m. Spend an afternoon or stay overnight on the island.

Things to Do
Hike some of the 17 miles of trails. In the Cathedral Woods fairy houses built of natural materials from the forest floor and created from children’s imaginations line the base of several trees. The Headlands, on the back side of the island, are among the highest ocean cliffs on the Maine coastline offering incredible views. Monhegan Associates, the organization that preserves much of the island’s land, publishes s trail map for hikers. It lists 14 trails and is available on the island.

Visit one of the two-dozen artist studios, which keep open hours at various times during the week. Hours are posted on the Rope Shed, a building in the village that serves as the community bulletin board.

Stay and Dine
On a bluff overlooking the ocean is The Island Inn, one of the most scenic bed and breakfasts in Maine. Guests can relax in rocking chairs on the front porch or on the lawn in Adirondacks – perfect vantage points to watch the comings and goings in the harbor and magnificent sunsets at days end.

Sometimes called the “Artist’s Island” Monhegan has drawn such prestigious artists as Jamie and Andrew Wyeth, Edward Hopper, Rockwell Kent, George Bellows, James Fitzgerald and Robert Henri. Original art work by island artists shown in the dining room where guests enjoy a full cooked breakfast in the dining room. The dining room is also available for dinner featuring native Maine mussels and lobster.